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Chinese Roulette

7.119771h 26mMovieDrama

Ariane and Gerhard Christ, a wealthy Munich couple, plan for the weekend on separate trips, lying to the other about their trysts. However, their itineraries are complicated when they both arrive at the family's country home with their respective lovers.

DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
WriterRainer Werner Fassbinder
ProducersMichael Fengler·Barbet Schroeder

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

AKAnna Karina
Anna Karina
Irene Cartis
MCMargit Carstensen
Margit Carstensen
Ariane Christ
BMBrigitte Mira
Brigitte Mira
Kast
ULUlli Lommel
Ulli Lommel
Kolbe
AA
Alexander Allerson
Gerhard Christ
VSVolker Spengler
Volker Spengler
Gabriel Kast
MMMacha Méril
Macha Méril
Traunitz
AS
Andrea Schober
Angela Christ
AMArmin Meier
Armin Meier
Man at service station

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Chinese Roulette — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chinese Roulette?

Chinese Roulette is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chinese Roulette on Netflix?

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